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AK03 TUY

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,617 mi
Last recorded50,617 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TUY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 50,617 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2024 50,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 44,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 44,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,810 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 32,524 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,906 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,992 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,081 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,498 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 3,706 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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AK03 TUY is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 TUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 TUY registered?

AK03 TUY is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is AK03 TUY safe to buy?

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